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A 10-year retrospective record review examined patients whose Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) symptoms began after age 50. Researchers found that 8.9% of older adults tested for suspected hereditary nerve conditions had genetically confirmed CMT, often marked by high foot arches, a family history of neuropathy, or specific nerve signal test results.
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CMT is a group of inherited conditions affecting the peripheral nerves that carry signals between the spinal cord and the muscles and skin.
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CMT1, CMT2, CMTX, CMT4 and intermediate forms — how subtypes are grouped and why the label matters.
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Practical daily habits that protect feet with reduced sensation, plus how AFOs and insoles help with foot drop.
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Moderate, regular, low-impact activity with a physiotherapist's guidance — plus pacing to manage fatigue.
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Some drugs can be toxic to peripheral nerves. Always tell every clinician that you have a neuropathy.
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Simple adaptations that keep writing, cooking, dressing and phone use manageable.
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What to bring, what to ask and how to make a short consultation count.
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CMT Veda AI provides education and awareness only. It does not diagnose any condition and is not a substitute for care from a qualified clinician.
